BK Frankivsk-Halichina (Higher League) signed 30-year old domestic center Natalia Zhyrakova (192-82). She played most recently at Politeh Basket (UPBL). In 11 games in 2010/2011 season she recorded 7.2ppg, 5.8rpg and 2.1bpg. She also played at Sozh Gomel in Belarusian Premier League that season.Zhyrakova played in the final of Ukrainian Higher League in 2006, 2008 and 2010.She was also voted Eurobasket.com Ukrainian UPBL All-Domestic Players Team in 2010.

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Valeriya Berezhynska selected the top Ukrainian playing abroad in last week's games - 4 days ago

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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Ukrainians who are currently playing abroad. This week's number one is an international center Valeriya Berezhynska (193-86, agency: Josep and Nicolas). She was the major contributor in Flammes' victory against the third-ranked Udominate in the Eurocup in Thursday night's game.
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Ukrainians who are currently playing abroad.

#1. This week's number one is an international center Valeriya Berezhynska (193-86, agency: Josep and Nicolas, college: Rice, currently plays in EuroCup). She was the major contributor in Flammes' victory against the third-ranked Udominate (1-3) 86-68 in the Eurocup in Thursday night's game.
Berezhynska recorded 18 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in 34 minutes on the court.
Flammes Carolo Basket Ardennes (4-0) is placed first in group H.
So far her team won all four games in the Regular Season.
There are only two games left until the end of the Eurocup Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Berezhynska has relatively good stats this year: 11.2ppg, 5.2rpg, 2.3apg, 1.8spg, 3FGP: 61.5%(8-13) and FT: 69.2% in six games she played so far.
She is currently a member of the Ukrainian senior national team.

#2. Second place goes to an international center Aleksandra Khomenchuk (202-89, currently plays in EuroCup). Khomenchuk led her Czech Republic team Basketball Nymburk to a victory against the third-ranked Nantes Reze (2-2) 66-54 in the Eurocup last Thursday.
She recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 14 rebounds. Khomenchuk also added 5 assists and 4 blocks.
DSK Basketball Nymburk (3-1) is placed first in group E.
It was her team's third consecutive victory in a row.
There are only two games left until the end of the Eurocup Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
Khomenchuk is currently second on the league's list of best blockers.
She has very reliable stats this season: 13.3ppg, 9.8rpg, 3.5apg, 2.5bpg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 55.3%(21-38) and FT: 84.6%.
Khomenchuk has a dual citizenship: Russian and Ukrainian.
Ex-Tim-Scuf Kyiv player is in the roster of the Ukrainian senior national team.

#3. The Ukrainian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international swingman Alina Iagupova (186-92, agency: LBM Management, currently plays in France). She contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Basket Landes (6-3) crushing them 84-51 in the French LFB in Sunday night's game.
Iagupova scored 16 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists.
Villeneuve D'Ascq ESB Lille Metropole (5-4) is placed sixth in the LFB.
This season Iagupova has relatively solid stats: 11.9ppg, 4.7rpg, 2.3apg, 1.4spg, 2FGP: 54.3%, 3FGP: 28.6% and FT: 77.8%.
She is also a member of the Ukrainian senior national team.

#4. Center Taisia Udodenko (190-89, currently plays in EuroCup) is a teammate of previously mentioned Aleksandra Khomenchuk and both played together in the last Eurocup game.
Udodenko contributed to a Basketball Nymburk's victory against the third-ranked Nantes Reze (2-2) 66-54.
She recorded 11 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 31 minutes.
It's Udodenko's first season with the team.
This year Udodenko averages: 9.0ppg, 7.8rpg and 1.5spg in four games.
She is also Ukrainian national team player.

#5. International forward Katerina Dorogobuzova (190-90, currently plays in EEWBL) led her Polish team AZS UMCS to a victory over the league outsider Avangard (0-5) crushing them 71-39 in the EEWBL on Sunday night.
Dorogobuzova was MVP of the game. She scored 16 points and blocked 3 blocks.
AZS UMCS Lublin (3-2) is placed fifth in the EEWBL.
The Regular Season already ended in the EEWBL.
Dorogobuzova's overall stats this season are: 8.8ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.8apg.
She plays currently for the Ukrainian national team.

#6. Guard Arina Bilocerkivska (170-89, currently plays in Lithuania) helped Suduva win their game against the closely-ranked Fortuna (5-4) 67-49 in the Lithuanian LMKL in Saturday night's game.
Bilocerkivska scored 10 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 26 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Suduva-Mantinga Marijampole (8-1) is placed first in the LMKL.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be important.
This year Bilocerkivska's overall stats are: 10.0ppg, 3.6rpg, 3.6apg and 3.3spg in eight games.
She is an international player who is currently on the senior Ukrainian National Team roster.

#7. International center Viktoria Mircheva (190-87, also represented by Josep and Nicolas, currently plays in Turkey) was the main contributor in Samsun's victory against the 11th-ranked Osmaniye (2-4) 67-55 in the Turkish KBSL last Sunday.
Mircheva was the best player in that game. She scored 20 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 3 assists.
Canik Belediyesi Samsun (8-5) is placed sixth in the KBSL.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
Mircheva has reliable stats this year: 12.8ppg, 9.0rpg and 2.0apg.
She used to play for the Ukrainian national team
last year.

#8. Forward Kateryna Dobrikova (184-89, currently plays in Lithuania) is a teammate of previously mentioned Arina Bilocerkivska and both played together in the last Lithuanian LMKL game.
Dobrikova helped Suduva win their game against the closely-ranked Fortuna (5-4) 67-49.
She scored 10 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 30 minutes.
This year Dobrikova's total stats are: 7.6ppg and 3.0rpg in eight games.
She plays currently for the Ukrainian national team.

#9. International forward Kateryna Rymarenko (187-90, currently plays in Poland) helped Sleza Wroclaw win their game against one of league's weakest teams Widzew (1-8) 76-58 in the Polish TBLK in Sunday night's game.
Rymarenko scored 10 points and had 3 steals.
1KS Sleza Wroclaw (9-2) is placed second in the TBLK.
It was her team's sixth consecutive victory in a row.
Rymarenko has averaged so far 9.5ppg, 3.1rpg and 1.6spg.
She used to play for the Ukrainian national team
last year.

#10. Shooting guard D'Andra Moss (178-88, another player represented by LBM Management, college: VCU, currently plays in Turkey) helped Mersin MBK win their game against the league outsider Samsun (1-5) crushing them 80-57 in the Turkish KBSL last Sunday.
Moss scored 10 points, had 8 rebounds and dished 7 assists in 28 minutes.
Mersin BK Dogus Hastanesi (3-3) is placed eighth in the KBSL.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
Moss' stats this year are: 12.0ppg, 4.5rpg and 5.5apg in two games.
She is a naturalized American.
Moss is an international player who is currently on the senior Ukrainian National Team roster.
Strangely she has never played in Ukraine.

#11. International forward Oksana Mollova (188-88, currently plays in Poland) could not help MKK Siedlce (1-9) in their last game. Despite Mollova's good performance the bottom-ranked MKK Siedlce was crushed 78-57 at home by the higher-ranked (#6) Artego Bydgoszcz.
She had a double-double by scoring 13 points and getting 10 rebounds. Mollova also added 4 assists in 38 minutes.
She averaged so far 14.1ppg, 6.1rpg, 2.4apg and 1.3spg in 10 games.
Mollova plays currently for the Ukrainian national team.

#12. International power forward Liudmyla Naumenko (188-93, another player represented by LBM Management, currently plays in France) is a teammate of previously mentioned Alina Iagupova and both played together in the last French LFB game.
Naumenko managed to help Villeneuve D'Ascq ESB Lille Metropole to win against the closely-ranked Basket Landes crushing them 84-51.
She scored only 3 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Naumenko has averaged so far 1.3ppg and 2.8rpg.
She is also in the roster of the Ukrainian national team.

#13. International power forward Olesia Malashenko (191-91, another player represented by LBM Management, currently plays in Turkey) is a teammate of previously mentioned D'Andra Moss and both played together in the last Turkish KBSL game.
Malashenko helped Mersin MBK win their game against the league outsider Samsun crushing them 80-57.
She scored 6 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 23 minutes.
Malashenko is currently eighth on the list of top scorers with 17.0ppg.
This year her other stats are: 8.8rpg and 1.5spg in four games.
Malashenko is also Ukrainian national team player.

#14. International swingman Anna Olkhovyk (188-87, agency: Promotex, currently plays in Portugal) was not able to help Uniao Sportiva (5-3) in their last game on Sunday. Despite her good performance Uniao Sportiva was crushed 60-39 on the road by the higher-ranked CAB Madeira (#4).
Olkhovyk was the top scorer with 10 points. She also added 4 rebounds.
Olkhovyk has averaged so far 7.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.6apg and 1.1spg.
She plays currently for the Ukrainian national team.

#15. International guard Olga Dubrovina (170-87, currently plays in EEWBL) helped her Kazakhstan team Astana Tigers win their game against the closely-ranked Gorizont 67-57 in the EEWBL last Sunday.
Dubrovina was the top player that evening. She scored 22 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) in 40 minutes.
Dubrovina is currently sixth on the league's list of best passers with 4.8apg.
This year she also averages: 8.6ppg, 3.2rpg and 1.6spg in five games.
Dubrovina is also in the roster of the Ukrainian national team.

The list of other players, who all have Ukrainian passport but never been selected to any of Ukrainian national teams:

#1.Katia Levitsky (190-PF-85, college: Villanova, currently plays in Israel) led Maccabi Ashdod to an easy victory against the seventh-ranked Elitzur Holon (1-2) crushing them 79-54 in the Israeli D1 on Monday night.
She scored 12 points, had 8 rebounds, passed 3 assists and added 4 blocks in 29 minutes.
Maccabi Bnot Ashdod (2-0) is placed second in the D1.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
Levitsky is currently third on the league's list of best blockers with 2.0bpg.
This year her other stats are: 14.0ppg, 8.0rpg, 2.0apg and 1.5spg in two games she played so far.
Levitsky has a dual citizenship: Ukrainian and Israeli.

#2. Experienced Yuliya Andreyeva (188-SF-83, currently plays in EuroCup). Andreyeva could not help Nantes Reze (2-2) to beat Basketball Nymburk (3-1).
She recorded 9 points.
But the third-placed Nantes Reze (2-2) was defeated 66-54 on the road by the leading Basketball Nymburk in the group E of Eurocup.
There are only two games left until the end of the Eurocup Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Andreyeva is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's her 12th year in Nantes Reze's roster.
Andreyeva has averaged so far 8.0ppg and 3.2rpg.
She is another player who holds two passports: Ukrainian and French.

#3.Anna Savchuk (182-G-88, currently plays in Finland) managed to help Vimpelin Veto in a victory against one of league's weakest teams Helmi Basket (3-9) 82-66 in the Finnish SM-sarja in Wednesday night's game.
She scored only one point in 3 minutes on the court.
Vimpelin Veto (5-7) is placed seventh in the SM-sarja.
This year Savchuk averages only 1.2ppg in 10 games.
She has both Belarusian and Ukrainian nationalities.

#4.Olena Staschuk (192-C-85, currently plays in Turkey) was not able to help Urla BLD (6-7) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Staschuk's very good performance Urla BLD was edged 79-77 in Mersin by the much higher-ranked Gelisim (#6).
She recorded a double-double by scoring 29 points and getting 14 rebounds.
This season Staschuk averages only 1.2ppg.

The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin. The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Tim-Scuf as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Tim-Scuf smashed 8th ranked DVUFK in Kyiv 100-49. The game without a history. Tim-Scuf led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding DVUFK... [read more]

The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Tim-Scuf as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Tim-Scuf smashed 8th ranked DVUFK in Kyiv 100-49. The game without a history. Tim-Scuf led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding DVUFK to just 6 points in third quarter. Tim-Scuf dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to DVUFK's 18. Tim-Scuf forced 36 DVUFK turnovers and had a 20-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by DVUFK's players. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Miriam Uro-Nile (188-94, agency: LBM Management) who helped to win the game recording 19 points. International swingman Nataliya Skorbatyuk (182-95) contributed with 21 points for the winners. Swingman Oksana Fastova (173-99) answered with 10 points and 7 rebounds for DVUFK. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tim-Scuf (8-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. DVUFK at the other side keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Important game to mention about took place in Rivne. Fourth ranked Suzirja (4-4) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 4th placed Dynamo-NPU (4-4) 61-58 in the fight for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dynamo-NPU. It was a great evening for Daryna Stepaniuk (176-96) who led her team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 rebounds. Krystyna Matsko helped adding 16 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side center Alina Iordan (190-88) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds. Suzirja maintains fourth place with 4-4 record, which they share with defeated Dynamo-NPU. Suzirja will play against bottom-ranked Tavriyska Zivka (#9) in Kherson in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Dynamo-NPU will play on the road against HAI (#7) in Kharkov and hopes to get back on the winning track. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Interkhim (8-2) against sixth ranked Blyskavky (4-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Interkhim was defeated by Blyskavky in a tough game in Vinnytsia 57-65. It was an exceptional evening for Tetyana Yurkevicius who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Svitlana Kolibabchuk came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for Interkhim in the defeat. Blyskavky maintains sixth place with 4-5 record. Defending champion Interkhim dropped to the second position with two games lost. Blyskavky will meet bottom-ranked Tavriyska Zivka (#9) in the next round. Interkhim will have a break next round. An interesting game for Interkhim (8-2) which played road game in Rivne against 4th placed Suzirja (4-4). Third ranked Interkhim had an easy win 80-45. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Suzirja. Yulia Musienko fired 21 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Suzirja at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. Interkhim will have a break next round. Suzirja will play on the road against Tavriyska Zivka (#9) in Kherson and hope to win that game. Bottom-ranked Tavriyska Zivka is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to seventh ranked HAI (3-6) 83-59 on Saturday evening. It was a very good performance for Svitlana Radionova who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 blocks. Tavriyska Zivka's coach Oleksiy Davidov gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. HAI maintains seventh place with 3-6 record. Tavriyska Zivka lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. HAI will face higher ranked Dynamo-NPU (#5) in Kyiv in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tavriyska Zivka will play at home against Blyskavky (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 7 Tim-Scuf smashed Blyskavky on the road 84-55.

An interesting game for Interkhim (8-2) which played road game in Rivne against 4th placed Suzirja (4-4). Third ranked Interkhim had an easy win 80-45. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Suzirja. The game without a history. Interkhim led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Suzirja to just 6 points in third quarter. Interkhim dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Suzirja's 22. Interkhim forced 23 Suzirja turnovers and outrebounded them 43-25 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Swingman Yulia Musienko (177-97) fired 21 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Center Kristina Karp (196-98) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. Four Interkhim players scored in double figures. Liudmila Spyrydonova produced 8 points and 7 rebounds and guard Maria Dubas (182-84) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Suzirja at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. Interkhim will have a break next round. Suzirja will play on the road against Tavriyska Zivka (#9) in Kherson and hope to win that game. Top scorers:Suzirja: N.Smaliuk 10+4reb+1ast, E.Bondar 9+1reb+3ast, M.Dubas 9+6reb+2ast, L.Spyrydonova 8+7reb+3ast, V.Kovalevska 5+1ast, D.Stepaniuk 2+3rebInterkhim: Y.Musienko 21+7reb+6ast, O.Sivakova 11+3reb+1ast, M.Kovtun 10+9reb, K.Karp 10+7reb+3ast, S.Kolibabchuk 9+4reb, N.Kolotovska 7+3reb+3ast

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Interkhim (8-2) against sixth ranked Blyskavky (4-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Interkhim was defeated by Blyskavky in a tough game in Vinnytsia 57-65. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 21-15. But Interkhim won second period 11-7. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Strangely Interkhim outrebounded Blyskavky 45-27 including a 19-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for international power forward Tetyana Yurkevicius (187-95) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Forward Tetyana Lysenko (180-93) accounted for 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Blyskavky players scored in double figures. Swingman Svitlana Kolibabchuk (189-87) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and center Kristina Karp (196-98) added 11 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Interkhim in the defeat. Blyskavky maintains sixth place with 4-5 record. Defending champion Interkhim dropped to the second position with two games lost. Blyskavky will meet bottom-ranked Tavriyska Zivka (#9) in the next round. Interkhim will have a break next round. Top scorers:Interkhim: S.Kolibabchuk 19+11reb+1ast, N.Kolotovska 18+2reb+4ast, K.Karp 11+11reb+3ast, Y.Musienko 5+7reb+3ast, O.Sivakova 2+3reb+4ast, M.Kovtun 2+3rebBlyskavky: C.Omoboogunje 17+3reb+2ast, T.Yurkevicius 16+15reb+6ast, T.Lysenko 13+5reb+5ast, L.Stadnik 12+2reb+4ast, I.Zhmurko 7+2reb+3ast, Y.Vatsenko 0

Important game to mention about took place in Rivne. Fourth ranked Suzirja (4-4) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 4th placed Dynamo-NPU (4-4) 61-58 in the fight for the fourth place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dynamo-NPU. The game without a history. Suzirja led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. It was a great evening for Daryna Stepaniuk (176-96) who led her team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 rebounds. International swingman Krystyna Matsko (182-91) helped adding 16 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side center Alina Iordan (190-88) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds and Nataliia Tsiubyk (178-98) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Suzirja maintains fourth place with 4-4 record, which they share with defeated Dynamo-NPU. Suzirja will play against bottom-ranked Tavriyska Zivka (#9) in Kherson in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Dynamo-NPU will play on the road against HAI (#7) in Kharkov and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers:Dynamo-NPU: A.Iordan 24+16reb+3ast, N.Tsiubyk 15+6reb+3ast, O.Boiko 7+8reb+4ast, N.Perepelitsa 6+6reb+3ast, A.Galitska 4+4reb+3ast, K.Churkina 2+3rebSuzirja: D.Stepaniuk 21+6reb+1ast, K.Matsko 16+6reb+1ast, E.Bondar 9+6reb+4ast, M.Dubas 9+5reb+6ast, T.Havrylchyk 4+3reb, L.Spyrydonova 2+6reb+5ast

Bottom-ranked Tavriyska Zivka is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to seventh ranked HAI (3-6) 83-59 on Saturday evening. The game was mostly controlled by HAI. Tavriyska Zivka was better in third quarter 19-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. HAI forced 24 Tavriyska Zivka turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when HAI made 9 blocks. Tavriyska Zivka was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a very good performance for power forward Svitlana Radionova (184-97) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 blocks. Point guard Alina Lakh (164-98) contributed with 28 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Swingman Kateryna Tykhonova (176-97) answered with 17 points and 5 rebounds and center Anastasiya Andriyets (186-91) added 8 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Tavriyska Zivka. Tavriyska Zivka's coach Oleksiy Davidov gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. HAI maintains seventh place with 3-6 record. Tavriyska Zivka lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. HAI will face higher ranked Dynamo-NPU (#5) in Kyiv in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tavriyska Zivka will play at home against Blyskavky (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.Top scorers:Tavriyska Zivka: K.Tykhonova 17+5reb+2ast, D.Shtura 10+3reb+1ast, A.Andriyets 8+10reb+4ast, S.Maliar 7+7reb+2ast, I.Ismailova 5+1reb, L.Sysoyeva 5+2reb+1astHAI: A.Lakh 28+7reb+5ast, S.Radionova 19+18reb+7ast, V.Proskurina 14+9reb+2ast, M.Voronchykhina 6+5reb+2ast, A.Kovalova 6+2reb, A.Spasibko 6+1ast

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Tim-Scuf as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Tim-Scuf smashed 8th ranked DVUFK in Kyiv 100-49. The game without a history. Tim-Scuf led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding DVUFK to just 6 points in third quarter. Tim-Scuf dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to DVUFK's 18. Tim-Scuf forced 36 DVUFK turnovers and had a 20-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by DVUFK's players. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Miriam Uro-Nile (188-94, agency: LBM Management) who helped to win the game recording 19 points. International swingman Nataliya Skorbatyuk (182-95) contributed with 21 points for the winners. Four Tim-Scuf players scored in double figures. Swingman Oksana Fastova (173-99) answered with 10 points and 7 rebounds and Viktoriya Fedorenko (176-0) added 14 points in the effort for DVUFK. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tim-Scuf (8-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. DVUFK at the other side keeps the eighth place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers:DVUFK: V.Fedorenko 14+2reb+2ast, O.Fastova 10+7reb+3ast, M.Semenichenko 7+2reb, E.Shmakova 6+8reb+1ast, A.Gvichiani 5+3ast, D.Dubrovska 4+1rebTim-Scuf: N.Skorbatyuk 21+2reb+3ast, M.Uro-Nile 19+4reb+3ast, O.Krasnikova 16+5reb+3ast, V.Horobets 15+2reb+2ast, V.Liubinets 6+6reb+1ast, O.Krayevska 6+3reb+5ast

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Tim-Scuf (8-1) crushed 6th ranked Blyskavky (4-5) in Vinnytsia 84-55 on Wednesday. The game without a history. Tim-Scuf led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Blyskavky's 32. Tim-Scuf forced 30 Blyskavky turnovers and had a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Quite impressive performance for international center Miriam Uro-Nile (188-94, agency: LBM Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Olga Krayevska (171-94) contributed with 17 points, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Four Tim-Scuf players scored in double figures. Tim-Scuf's coach Maryna Tkachenko felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. International power forward Tetyana Yurkevicius (187-95) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds and forward Tetyana Lysenko (180-93) added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Blyskavky. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Tim-Scuf. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Blyskavky keeps the sixth place with five games lost. Tim-Scuf's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Kyiv . Top scorers:Blyskavky: T.Lysenko 13+5reb+2ast, T.Yurkevicius 11+14reb+1ast, T.Gaiv 10+3reb+3ast, L.Stadnik 9+2reb, C.Omoboogunje 8+1reb, I.Zhmurko 4+1reb+9astTim-Scuf: M.Uro-Nile 20+11reb+1ast, D.Zavidna 19+5reb+4ast, O.Krayevska 17+4reb+7ast, V.Horobets 11+1reb+4ast, V.Liubinets 4+4reb, N.Skorbatyuk 4+3reb+4ast

Talented International Center Miriam Uro-Nile (188-C-94, agency: LBM Management) had an amazing evening in the last round for Tim-Scuf and that's her to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 6. The 22-year old center had a double-double of 31 points and ten rebounds, while her team outclassed, the league's bottom-ranked team Tavriyska Zivka (#9, 0-6) with 46-point margin 107-61. Tim-Scuf maintains the 3rd position in Ukrainian Superleague. They are still close to the... [read more]

Talented International Center Miriam Uro-Nile (188-C-94, agency: LBM Management) had an amazing evening in the last round for Tim-Scuf and that's her to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 6.The 22-year old center had a double-double of 31 points and ten rebounds, while her team outclassed, the league's bottom-ranked team Tavriyska Zivka (#9, 0-6) with 46-point margin 107-61. Tim-Scuf maintains the 3rd position in Ukrainian Superleague. They are still close to the very top. Tim-Scuf would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 6-1 record. In the team's last game Uro-Nile had a remarkable 65.0% from 2-point range. She turned to be Tim-Scuf's top player in her first season with the team. Uro-Nile has impressive league stats. She is league's best scorer averaging so far 19.2ppg. Uro-Nile is in league's top in and averages solid 3.0spg.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 25-year old center Anastasiya Andriyets (186-C-91) of Tavriyska Zivka. Andriyets impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 33 points and 15 rebounds. Bad luck as Tavriyska Zivka was edged by slightly higher-ranked DVUFK (#8, 1-8) 82-78. Tavriyska Zivka are still at the very bottom. 6 lost games are too many considering they did not win any game. Andriyets is a newcomer at Tavriyska Zivka and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders.

The third best performed player last round was another Tim-Scuf's star - international forward Darya Zavidna (185-F-93). Zavidna got into 30-points club by scoring 31 points in the last round. She went also for nine rebounds and four assists. She was another key player of Tim-Scuf, helping her team with a 107-61 easy win against Tavriyska Zivka (#9, 0-6). Tim-Scuf is closer and closer to top of the standings. They will still need more victories. But 6-1 record is not that bad... Zavidna has a great season in Ukraine. After only 7 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.4ppg (6th best).

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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